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Entry TypePerson
SurnameStrutt
ForenamesGeorge Benson
PlaceBelper
Dates1761-1841
Gender IdentityMale
BiographyGeorge Benson Strutt was based in Belper having the responsibility for running the Strutt mills and estate. He continued the work of his father, Jedidiah, in ensuring that the workforce had adequate housing as well as arranging supplies of provisions for the growing populations around the mills. He also oversaw education through schools and Sunday Schools and helped provide and support places of worship. George was prominent in local affairs including the Belper Bank for Savings.

He married Catherine Radford of Holbrook in 1783.
Place of BirthDerby
Family TreeChildren:
- Anthony Radford Strutt (1791-1875)
- George Henry Strutt (1784-1821)
- Jedidiah Strutt (1785-1854)
- Mary Strutt (1790-1828)
- John Strutt (1793-1858)
- Elizabeth Strutt (1796-1854)
Authorised Form of NameStrutt; George Benson (1761-1841)

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